Mobo + Proc + RAM ~ 5-6k

mitraark

Decrepit
1.What is the purpose of the computer? (Note: If you are planning to say multimedia, you will have to be more specific as all types of systems are capable of doing that)
A: Browsing ONLY ! Maybe watch HD Videos [ I have an XFX 8600 GT 256MB DDR3 ]

2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A: Yes

3. What is your MAX budget?
A: 6k

4. Planning to overclock?
A: Haat

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Windows 7

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: Not required , have a 120 GB.

7. What resolution will the screen run at & whats the size of the screen you want? If you already want have one and want to use it, mention its resolution and size.
A: Samsung 17" CRT

8. How would you rate your hardware knowledge from the count of 1-10? (1 being the lowest, 5 being you are somewhat in sync with the current performers and 10 being the highest)
A: 8

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A: Me

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: Within 2 weeks

11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: As long as it can successfully run Firefox for a few years.

12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: I only need the Processor , Motherboard , RAM [ DDR3 ] .. i have the rest.

13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Kolkata. Will buy from Chandni Chowk

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: Please DO NOT exceed the budget , the PC is used by my mother , it is used for about 1/2 hour daily , i would not have upgraded if the previous Pentium 4 Processor was still running.

PC Config:


Component | Make | Price Processor |???|???
Motherboard |???|???
RAM |???|???
Graphic Card |XFX 8600GT 256MB DDR3|---
HDD |Samsung 120 GB|---
DVD Writer |LG 22X SATA DVD|---
PSU |iBall 450W|---
Case |iBall|---
Monitor |Samsung 17" CRT|---
Mouse and Keyboard |Microsoft Combo|---
UPS |Microtek 700VA|---

AMD X2 250 maybe ? What would be a good Cheap motherboard for this and having DDR3 and PCIe ?

Current;y considering

AMD Athlon II x3 440 @ 3k

AMD Athlon II x2 255 @ 2.7k [ x2 250 or x2 260 . depending on Price ]
Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 @ 2.2k
Corsair Value DDR3 2GB 1333 @ 1k
 
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d3p

PowerHouse
Component | Make | Price Processor |AMD Athlon II x3 440|3000
Motherboard |Asus M4A78LT-M LE|2400
RAM |Corsair Value DDR3 2GB 1333|1000
| Total |6400

Slightly out of budget....

Edit: Its a typo error, the DDR2 Value Ram from Corsair costs more than 2k, but DDR3 - 1k.
 
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mitraark

mitraark

Decrepit
I guess he asked for DDR3 RAM.

I asked for DDR3 RAM because when i bought this PC 6 years back , i didn;t know wnything and was sold DDR1 RAM , which made it almost impossible for me to upgrade , have 256 MB RAM. So wouldn;t it be advisable to buy DDR3 at this point ?
 
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mitraark

mitraark

Decrepit
The AMD Athlon II x3 440 looks much better , i can exceed my buget for about 0.5k more for that ... can it be paierd with the Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 @ 2.2k ?
 

slashragnarok

In the zone
The mobo I suggested has a AM3 socket so it should support the procy you mentioned.

By the way if you're only running Firefox and Windows Media Player you won't notice any difference between the two proccys.
 
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mitraark

mitraark

Decrepit
WHich Intel Processor is the i3 440 comparable to ? Cannot find on Google :( I once came across a site which lets you compare two entities , any thing , GPU vs GPU , Processor vs Processor , any idea which site ? :(

Also , is it ~3k ?

Found it, its *www.anandtech.com/ , although it is not loading right now :|
 

Skud

Super Moderator
Staff member
If all you need is browsing and some movie/video watching, then why going for Win 7? Better install Ubuntu or whatever flavor of Linux you prefer.
 

Cool Buddy

Wise Old Owl
Any Intel will be way out of your budget. Stick with AMD. If you want to lower your budget further, I could even suggest you a Sempron, but guess it's best to stick with multi core these days. So go for X2, no need for X3
 
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mitraark

mitraark

Decrepit
Any Intel will be way out of your budget. Stick with AMD. If you want to lower your budget further, I could even suggest you a Sempron, but guess it's best to stick with multi core these days. So go for X2, no need for X3

Really , AnandTech - Bench - CPU , the difference is really very little , and i can save upto Rs 500 [ if difference is less than RS 500 than i will chose X3 , otherwise X2].

I can run FIFA 12 on AMD Athlon II X2 255 [ 8600 GT 256 MB DDR3 ] at medium settings , 1280 x 1024 , right ?
 

Skud

Super Moderator
Staff member
Do you need to game on that system? If not then let the onboard graphics do its duty. And go for X2 instead of X3. Rather get 4gb RAM if possible, Firefox just loves RAM. :))
 
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mitraark

mitraark

Decrepit
Do you need to game on that system? If not then let the onboard graphics do its duty. And go for X2 instead of X3. Rather get 4gb RAM if possible, Firefox just loves RAM. :))

I already have the 8600 GT 256MB DDR3. ANd RAM, i will get 4 GB additionally later , 2GB is enough.

I am almost locked in on X2 255 , will go CHandni tomorrow to inquire, possibly buy :)
 

max_007

Broken In
Component | Make | Price Processor |AMD Athlon II x3 440|3000
Motherboard | Asus M4A78LT-M LE |2400
RAM |Corsair Value DDR3 2GB 1333|1000
| Total |6400

Slightly out of budget....

Edit: Its a typo error, the DDR2 Value Ram from Corsair costs more than 2k, but DDR3 - 1k.
Is that motherboard can support 1600 MHz ram like Corsair CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9 Vengeance ??
 
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mitraark

mitraark

Decrepit
Bought it :)

Component | Make | Price Processor |AMD Athlon II x2 250|2700
Motherboard |Gigabyte M68MT-S2|2200
RAM |Kingston DDR3 2GB 1333|850
| Total |5850

A bill of RS 6000 was made , including 4%.


Unfortunately , i forgot i had a IDE DVD DRive , i couldn;t install Windows :( Precious XP Installation is starting , but the giving a BSOD :| Will get a SATA DVD Drive tomorrow from friend and install WIndows and all drivers.
 
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mitraark

mitraark

Decrepit
congrats. the board have ACC option? & DDR3 ram is dirt cheap. beats the DDR2 record of 2009.

I am sorry , ACC i am not sure what that means :(

Yes i was quite surprised at the price. Even cheaper RAM was available , 2 GB DDR3 1333 , Logix , Rs 700 :D
 
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